Against a hyper power on the rampage, Tehran does the sensible thing

epa12192366 A handout photo made available by the Iranian Army Media Office on 23 June 2025, shows the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army Amir Hatami (R) attending a meeting in the Iranian Army's War Command Room, in an unknown location. The US forces struck three of Iran's key nuclear sites: Natanz, Isfahan and Fordo, US President Trump announced on 21 June. Israel and Iran have been exchanging fire since Israel launched strikes across Iran on 13 June 2025 as part of Operation 'Rising Lion.' EPA-EFE/IRANIAN ARMY MEDIA OFFICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

The commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army Amir Hatami (right) attending a meeting in the War Command Room. For now, Iran needs time to regroup, rethink and reorganise its strategy.

PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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SINGAPORE – Following

an obligatory Iranian missile swarm against the US base

in Qatar – the largest American facility in West Asia – a lull in fighting could be at hand.

Against a hyper power on the rampage, Tehran does the sensible thing

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